NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

Our mission is to glorify God, serve and love others with our apparels and designs.Thank you for visiting Rated Fresh.

My name is Hieu, and I’m the owner of Rated Fresh.Here is a quick story of how this brand was born and has grown, with God’s guidance, to become a positive, creative and spiritually- focused clothing brand.

How We Started

The brand did not start out as a faith-based brand. Instead, it was heavily influenced by the world that I knew at the time. When I was 11 years old, my family migrated to the U.S in search of a better future. We moved to Denver, which has been my home ever since.

Back then, instead of paying attention in school, I was more interested in learning about street life, the hustle. I wanted to make a quick buck. That led me to travel down the wrong paths, rebelling and often getting into trouble. By 2006, I was a drop out, without a job, and I was desperate to make something happen for myself.

So, I used some skills God gave me and created my own brand of clothing: Rated Fresh.

In 2006, Rated Fresh meant looking nice and clean, having money, cars and fancy things; making quick and easy cash; hustling; knowing it all, living a sucka-free life.

At first the brand did not have a clear vision or purpose. It was lost, scrambling to find its reason to exist. The name itself reflected my former self: Arrogant, Selfish, and Prideful. Everything that came out of Rated Fresh at that time was the complete opposite of what it represents today.

Rated Fresh Denver: Becoming a Faith-Based Clothing Brand

Feeling pressure to make something happen, I tried everything, and all of it failed me to the point that I felt empty, ready to give up. Then, something miraculous happened: God spoke to my heart during the darkest time of my life. He lifted me up, gave me a new purpose, and gave me the courage to keep going. He showed me that His Kingdom is what I should focus on instead of worldly distractions. Through God’s grace, I was able to give new life to Rated Fresh. I decided to keep the name because it has now taken on a new meaning, inspired by the scripture reading of Romans 6:4. We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life.

I also wanted to associate Denver to the brand because it gives a nod to Denver, a city I love because it has been the only placed I've lived in since I've moved to the U.S. It’s where I learned about the American life, where I've built friendships and my family. It’s also where I truly learned about my faith.

Now Rated Fresh represents a new life in Christ. I glorify God because I know that He has saved me and has led me to this point in my life. I went through battles I know I only won because He was on my side. I am New, Forgiven, and Free. I can do anything I want through Christ, and I want to do it all for Him.

Rated Fresh Denver: Our Philosophy and Vision

Today, Rated Fresh Denver means living with a purpose and:

Helping those around me as much as I can

Uplifting spirits Standing up for and respecting all life

Being humble during the victories

Being patient and persistent through defeats

Showing more love because love can change everything

Having complete confidence in the Maker.

My vision for Rated Fresh Denver is to express my faith and creativity and use it to spread the Gospel through apparel. It’s also to share my story with the younger generations and, ideally, inspire them to make good choices, choose the right path and, above all, know and grow closer to God.

I will continue to grow this brand and do my best to build God’s Kingdom with it.

About our pricing

Rated Fresh is not about making money, selling as much as possible or generating profits. Instead, our company is built on the expression of creativity and faith. It’s a vessel to glorify God, share God's love and reach out to those who may need help getting out of darkness.

As long as Rated Fresh can be funded through t-shirt sales and private donations (including our owner’s funds), we’ll use our t-shirts to spread the Word of God – one t-shirt at a time.

All of our T-shirts only cost $7 each

On average, it cost us about $7 to produce a high quality shirt that fits well and feels nice, sometimes more, but since it's the owner's favorite number he has chosen it to represent the cost of the shirts. More importantly, Seven also happens to have biblical connections, representing completeness, as well as physical and spiritual perfection. Much of its spiritual meanings are derived from its connection to the creation story.

Donations Welcome:

How We Use Donations If you choose to purchase our t-shirts, there is an opportunity donate to Rated Fresh Denver. Of course, donations are not required, and we greatly appreciate your support via your purchase of our t-shirts.

All proceeds from any donations we do receive, however, will be invested in youth support programs, especially organizations that provide help to at-risk youths. Our owner, Hieu Pham, is passionate about supporting these programs and helping at-risk youths because, as a young man, he endured personal struggles. That’s one of the main reasons that Rated Fresh is an expression of faith and creativity, a vessel to share the Gospel and, ideally, inspire others to make good choices and trust in God.

Coming Soon: Our Donations at Work…

As we receive donations, on a regular basis, we will report our donation efforts, including details on how much we donate to different organizations. So, stay posted to see how we are using donations to help the community